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OpenAI Secures Korean DRAM Supply For Stargate

Samsung and SK Hynix agree to target 900,000 monthly DRAM wafer starts by 2029 as part of the Stargate Korea buildout.

Olivia Sharp 1 min read 728 views
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OpenAI’s agreements with Samsung and SK Hynix target 900,000 DRAM wafer starts a month by 2029 and add two South Korea data centers, anchoring Stargate’s memory and facilities plan.

Deal overview and participants

OpenAI expanded its Stargate infrastructure program through agreements with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on October 1. The plan includes high‑bandwidth DRAM supply at unprecedented scale and two South Korea data centers under a Stargate Korea initiative. Leaders met in Seoul prior to the announcement.

Scale, timing, and economics

The letters of intent target 900,000 DRAM wafer starts per month by 2029, a volume that approaches 40 percent of global DRAM output. Depending on market cycles, analysts estimate the commitment could exceed 100 trillion won, roughly 70 billion dollars. These figures underscore an AI …

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